Kansas State University

Enhance your academic and personal success through tailored coaching and accessible tutoring support.

Access 24/7 crisis support and mental health resources for students.

Improve irrigation practices with data-driven insights and innovative technology.

Enhances food security in rural areas through innovative grocery sustainability solutions.

Empowers faculty and staff to enhance academic programs through targeted resources and design services.

Enhances academic success through personalized advising and support.

Services and programs that develop student academic skills, provide peer tutoring, and improve persistence, time management, and course performance.

Products: Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services

Systems and practices that centralize student resources, track progress, enable timely interventions, and improve advisor‑student communication.

Products: Navigate

Capabilities for course and program design, market research, and faculty development to align academic offerings with industry demand and learner needs.

Products: Center for Academic Innovation

On‑demand mental health, crisis support, and teletherapy services focused on student well‑being and immediate access to counseling.

Products: TimelyCare

Initiatives that test and implement community‑driven strategies to sustain rural grocery stores and improve access to affordable, fresh food.

Products: Rural Grocery Initiative

Living‑lab research and validation for irrigation, precision ag practices, and agtech adoption, including AI integration and cross‑disciplinary testing.

Products: Testing Ag Performance Solutions

Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services

The Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services provide comprehensive academic support to students through personalized coaching and peer tutoring. This program is designed to develop the skills necessary for academic and personal achievement, accommodate busy schedules with flexible coaching options, and promote collaboration among peers. Students report increased confidence in their time management, study techniques, and overall academic performance.

• Achieve Personalized Goals
  Work alongside a coach to establish clear academic and personal objectives.
• Access Support Anytime
  Choose between drop-in or scheduled sessions to accommodate busy student schedules.
• Boost Academic Skills
  Improve essential skills such as time management and study techniques to enhance academic performance.
• Facilitate Learning Through Peers
  Engaging with fellow students fosters collaboration and enhances understanding of course material.
• Reliable Quality Assurance
  The high approval ratings indicate consistent effectiveness in improving students' learning outcomes.

TimelyCare

TimelyCare provides on-demand crisis support and well-being resources to K-State students, ensuring immediate access to counseling and assistance whenever needed. This service is an essential part of student health and well-being offerings at the university.

• Receive Immediate Assistance
  Get help any time of day, ensuring support is always available when needed.
• Utilize Comprehensive Resources
  Offers a wide range of mental health resources to help students address various challenges.

Testing Ag Performance Solutions

The Testing Ag Performance Solutions program provides farmers with cost-cutting irrigation practices and strategies through a living laboratory. Here, industry partners can test solutions in a controlled environment, leveraging cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to enhance agricultural collaboration and innovation.

• Fosters Integrated Solutions
  Enhances collaborative efforts across multiple disciplines to create effective agricultural solutions.
• Provides Proven Techniques
  Offers farmers validated and economical irrigation techniques based on real-world data.
• Enables Real-World Testing
  Facilitates experimentation and evaluation of irrigation solutions to optimize practices.
• Boosts Decision-Making
  Provides farmers with actionable insights and predictive analytics for informed decisions.

Rural Grocery Initiative

The Rural Grocery Initiative supports rural stores by testing community-driven solutions to food security challenges. It aims to ensure access to fresh, affordable food in small communities through practical experimentation.

• Facilitates Community Solutions
  Engages communities to implement strategies that cater to localized grocery needs.
• Addresses Urgent Food Needs
  Enhances the availability of fresh and affordable food options in small communities.
• Implements Practical Solutions
  Gathers data and insights on the effectiveness of various grocery strategies leading to actionable outcomes.

Center for Academic Innovation

The Center for Academic Innovation provides market research, program development resources, and instructional design services to advance academic programs at the university, ensuring alignment with industry trends and needs.

• Enhances Course Design
  Offers personalized support in creating effective courses that meet learning objectives.
• Streamlines Program Development
  Enables coordinated development across various disciplines.
• Informs Program Strategy
  Provides insights into industry trends, ensuring programs remain competitive.
• Supports Faculty Development
  Encourages pedagogical growth through access to various teaching tools.

Navigate

Navigate provides individualized student support and advising tools that enhance academic success by ensuring students access the help they need promptly.

• Provides Tailored Guidance
  Students receive personalized support aligned with their academic needs.
• Improves Advisor Effectiveness
  Enable advisors to monitor performance and identify opportunities for support.
• Centralizes Student Resources
  Connects students with vital materials to support their educational journey.
• Streamlines Interaction
  Makes it easier for students and faculty to address concerns and share feedback.